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Xining Caojiabu Airport
Xining · ChinaICAO ZLXN
Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) is an airport serving Xining, China, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 36° 31' 39.0" N, 102° 2' 34.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 7,119 feet (2,170 meters) above sea level. With 18 direct destinations served by 13 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8).
Destinations
18
Airlines
13
Elevation ft
7,119/ 2,170m
Asia/Shanghai
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
XNN
ICAO Code
ZLXN
City
Xining
Country
China
Elevation
7,119 ft
Local Time
12:28 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:36.5275°
Longitude:102.0430°
Popular Routes from XNN
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XIY | Xi'an, China | 404 mi | 1h 16m | short-haul | 166 kg | View |
| CKG | Chongqing, China | 539 mi | 1h 31m | short-haul | 221 kg | View |
| CGO | Zhengzhou, China | 679 mi | 1h 47m | short-haul | 278 kg | View |
| CTU | Chengdu, China | 424 mi | 1h 18m | short-haul | 174 kg | View |
| PEK | Beijing, China | 826 mi | 2h 4m | short-haul | 339 kg | View |
| LXA | Lhasa, China | 816 mi | 2h 3m | short-haul | 335 kg | View |
| URC | Urumqi, China | 921 mi | 2h 15m | short-haul | 378 kg | View |
| WUH | Wuhan, China | 804 mi | 2h 1m | short-haul | 330 kg | View |
| YUS | Yushu, China | 382 mi | 1h 13m | short-haul | 157 kg | View |
| CSX | Changcha, China | 869 mi | 2h 9m | short-haul | 357 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at XNN
13 active airlines serving Xining Caojiabu Airport.
Air China
CAChina
Cargo Plus Aviation
8LUnited Arab Emirates
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
Huaxia
G5China
Juneyao Airlines
HOChina
Potomac Air
BKUnited States
Shandong Airlines
SCChina
Shenzhen Airlines
ZHChina
Sichuan Airlines
3UChina
Virgin Express
TVBelgium
Xiamen Airlines
MFChina
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Xining Caojiabu Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport | LHW | Lanzhou | China | 141 km |
| Gannan Xiahe Airport | GXH | Xiahe city | China | 198 km |
| Jinchuan Airport | JIC | Jinchuan | China | 225 km |
| Zhangye Ganzhou Airport | YZY | Zhangye | China | 280 km |
| Zhongwei Shapotou Airport | ZHY | Zhongwei | China | 300 km |
| Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport | JZH | Jiuzhaigou | China | 434 km |
| Jiayuguan Airport | JGN | Jiayuguan | China | 492 km |
| Guangyuan Airport | GYS | Guangyuan | China | 569 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 36° 31' 39.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 102° 2' 34.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 36.527500
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 102.042999
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 12:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 7,119 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2,170 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Xining Caojiabu Airport?
The IATA code for Xining Caojiabu Airport is XNN, and its ICAO code is ZLXN. The airport is located in Xining, China.
How many destinations can you fly to from XNN?
There are 18 direct destinations available from Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China.
What airlines fly from XNN?
There are 13 airlines operating from XNN, including Air China, Cargo Plus Aviation, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Xining Caojiabu Airport in?
Xining Caojiabu Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Xining Caojiabu Airport?
Xining Caojiabu Airport sits at an elevation of 7,119 feet (2,170 meters) above sea level.
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